User Manual

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Managing the Access Point
Upgrading the Firmware
Managing the Access Point
Caution! Do NOT press the Reset to Default button for more than four (4) seconds.
Doing so will reset the access point to factory default configuration and erase
all your current access point configuration.
Upgrading the Firmware
The upgrade function allows you to install on the Access Point any new
firmware releases that may be made available. To install the new firmware,
you first need to download the firmware from the HP Web site to the manage-
ment computer.
Before performing an upgrade, take note of the current firmware version
(shown on the Information page). You need to know this to be able to verify
that the upgrade has been completed successfully.
Where to Download Firmware Upgrades
The ProCurve support site periodically provides access point software
updates through the ProCurve Web site (http://www.procurve.com). Access
point software updates are made available on the ProCurve Networking Web
site, http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve under “product support > software
upgrades.”
For more information, see the support and warranty booklet shipped with the
access point.
Upgrade Precautions
CAUTION! Here are a few things that you can do to ensure that the upgrade process will
be completed successfully:
■ Do not use your Web browser until the upgrade process has completed.
■ Do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link,
or loading a new page.
■ Do not interrupt the firmware upload by turning off your computer or the
Access Point.
After an access point firmware update, the access point will automatically
reboot and apply the updated code.